Structure of the IDI Profile and a Sample Report to View

The links below provide easy access to a set of nine pages devoted to "How People Work Together."

                 

IDI reports are visually oriented with extensive use of graphics. They present a deep analysis of how an individual or a group tends to think and feel about diversity and cultural difference in only a few pages.

The IDI reports include an explanation of the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC). With IDI version 3, individual and group reports are customized to the Organization or Education application. Examples are included based upon the individual or group Developmental Orientation and trailing and leading developmental issues. The wording of the examples is customized for each of the Organization and Education reports. This further enhances IDI's relevance to the individual or group.

A sample report is available to view. We recommend reading the background information on this page before opening the report. If you are not already familiar with the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC) stages we also suggest reading our summary of the IDC.

The sample IDI report is for an individual who perceives that they have a fairly deep multicultural or ethnorelative experience and understanding of cultural difference. From an actual developmental perspective, the person still tends to:

• Observe cultural difference mostly in terms of visible differences (e.g. dress, food, traditions, holidays, cultural institutions).
• Not see the deeper differences based in differing core beliefs and values (e.g. high-context versus low-context communication style or relative importance of individual versus group or of task completion versus harmonious relationships).
• Assume that he or she fully understands situations and "the world" from other people's perspective
• Focus mostly on peoples' commonality.

The sample report illustrates the type of information presented.

Each person's IDI report will be unique. The relationship between the various data shown in the report varies with the person's developmental orientation. This is why IDI reports must be interpreted by a certified IDI administrator who is trained to interpret the details of the report.

Sample Intercultural Development Inventory Organization Feedback Report
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MDB Group is pleased to provide complete coaching and developmental interventions based on the IDI. Certified IDI administrators are ready to work with you in any capacity needed. We also provide administration and interpretation services to other consultants in support of their work with their clients.

Please call us; we will be happy to discuss how you may realize the full benefits of the Intercultural Development Inventory.

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The Intercultural Development Inventory is a valuable diagnostic and development tool. It has applications in building individual and team effectiveness, improving cross cultural communication and teamwork, conflict management, executive coaching, and general workplace assessments.

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